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BYD DOLPHIN SURF 30 kWh Active

Available (Expected May 2025)
Electric vehicle (EV) specifications · 2025 · FRONT · 30 kWh
BYD DOLPHIN SURF 30 kWh Active
BYD DOLPHIN SURF 30 kWh Active BYD DOLPHIN SURF 30 kWh Active BYD DOLPHIN SURF 30 kWh Active BYD DOLPHIN SURF 30 kWh Active BYD DOLPHIN SURF 30 kWh Active BYD DOLPHIN SURF 30 kWh Active

Key specifications

Battery
30 kWh
Real range
between 130 and 290 km
Consumption
158 Wh/km
Drive
Front-wheel drive
Fast charging
65 kW
Acceleration
11.1 s
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Real-world range

between 130 and 290 km
City driving – cold weather190 km
Highway driving – cold weather130 km
Mixed driving – cold weather160 km
City driving – mild weather290 km
Highway driving – mild weather170 km
Mixed driving – mild weather220 km

Range is measured under different conditions: cold weather = -10 °C with heating. Mild weather = 23 °C with climate control. Highway = constant 110 km/h. Actual range will vary with speed, driving style, weather and route.

Long-distance suitability

0 / 5
First leg133 km
Distance to charging stop0 km
Second leg66 km
Total distance199 km
First leg time1 h 12 min
Charging time15 min
Second leg time36 min
Total time2 h 3 min

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Long-distance suitability is a 5-star rating that indicates how well the vehicle is suited for long trips. The assessment is based on one-stop range: the total distance the vehicle can cover with one 15-minute charging stop.

Battery

Nominal capacity32.0 kWh
Battery typeLithium-ion
Number of cells94
Architecture400 V
Warranty period8 years
Warranty mileage200,000 km
Useable capacity30.0 kWh
Cathode materialLFP
Pack configuration94s1p
Nominal voltage301 V
Form factorPrismatic
Name / referenceBYD BLADE

Charging

Home / destination

Charge portType 2
Port locationRight side - front
Charge power11 kW AC
Charge time (0->190 km) 3 h 15 min
Charge speed59 km/h

Fast charging

Charge portCCS
Port locationRight side - front
Max charging power65 kW DC
Charging power (10–80%)45 kW DC
Charge time (19->152 km) 29 min
Charge speed270 km/h
Autocharge supportedYes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge supportedNo
Supported protocolNot applicable

Battery preconditioning

Preconditioning possibleNo
Automatic preconditioning using navigationNo

Performance

Acceleration 0–100 km/h11.1 s
Top speed150 km/h
Electric range190 km
Total power65 kW (88 PS)
Total torque175 Nm
DrivetrainFront-wheel drive

Bidirectional charging (V2X / BPT)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L supportedYes
Exterior outlet(s)1 x Type 2 (adapter)
Max output power3.3 kW AC
Interior outlet(s)Not applicable

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC supportedNo
V2H via DC supportedNo
Max output power via ACNot applicable
Max output power via DCNot applicable
Max output powerNot applicable

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC supportedNo
V2G via DC supportedNo
Max output power via ACNot applicable
Max output power via DCNot applicable
Max output powerNot applicable

Energy consumption

EVDB real-world range

Range190 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
Real consumption158 Wh/km
Real fuel equivalent1.8 l/100 km

WLTP values

Range220 km
CO₂ emissions0 g/km
Rated consumption155 Wh/km
Rated fuel equivalent1.7 l/100 km
Real consumption136 Wh/km
Real fuel equivalent1.5 l/100 km

“Rated” = official figures published by the manufacturer. Rated consumption and fuel equivalence include charging losses.
“Real” = calculated energy use from the battery for propulsion and onboard systems.

Real-world energy consumption

between 103 and 231 Wh/km
City driving – cold weather158 Wh/km
Highway driving – cold weather231 Wh/km
Mixed driving – cold weather188 Wh/km
City driving – mild weather103 Wh/km
Highway driving – mild weather176 Wh/km
Mixed driving – mild weather136 Wh/km

Indication of real-world consumption under different conditions. Cold weather is based on -10 °C and use of heating. Mild weather is based on 23 °C and no climate-control load. Highway figures assume a constant speed of 110 km/h. Actual consumption varies with speed, driving style, weather and route conditions.

Dimensions and weight

Length3990 mm
Width1720 mm
Width with mirrors1970 mm
Height1590 mm
Wheelbase2500 mm
Curb weight1369 kg
Gross vehicle weight1638 kg
Maximum payload344 kg
Cargo volume308 L
Maximum cargo volume1037 L
Front trunk0 L
Roof load0 kg
Tow hitch possibleYes
Unbraked towing capacity0 kg
Braked towing capacity0 kg
Maximum vertical load75 kg

Miscellaneous

Seats4 seats
IsofixYes, 3 seats
Turning circle9.9 m
PlatformBYD E-PLATFORM 3.0
Dedicated EV platformYes
Body styleEstate
SegmentB - Compact
Roof railsNo
Heat pumpDepends on market
Heat pump as standard equipmentDepends on market

Home and destination charging (0 → 100 %)

Charging can be done from a regular wall socket or from a dedicated charging station. Public AC charging is always done through a charging station. How quickly the vehicle can charge depends on the charging equipment, cable, connector and the vehicle’s onboard charging capacity. The table below shows the available charging options for BYD DOLPHIN SURF 30 kWh Active from empty to full battery.

Norway

In Norway, both single-phase and three-phase AC connections are used, while three-phase charging is common in private and public charging points. The table below lists the possible charging options for BYD DOLPHIN SURF 30 kWh Active, but availability may vary by charging operator, installation and region.

Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196)
AC charging port for BYD DOLPHIN SURF 30 kWh Active (2025) - Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196)
Charge point Max power Power Time Speed
Wall outlet (2.3 kW) 230V / 1x10A 2.3 kW 15 h 30 min 12 km/h
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW) 230V / 1x16A 3.7 kW 9 h 45 min 19 km/h
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW) 230V / 1x32A 7.4 kW 5 h 38 km/h
3-phase 16A (11 kW) 400V / 3x16A 11 kW 3 h 15 min 58 km/h
3-phase 32A (22 kW) 400V / 3x16A 11 kW † 3 h 15 min 58 km/h

† = Limited by the onboard charger; the vehicle cannot charge faster than this.

Fast charging (10 → 80 %)

Fast charging is used for longer trips and short charging stops. The actual speed depends on charger power, battery temperature, state of charge, battery preconditioning and the vehicle’s charging curve. The table below shows typical 10–80 % fast-charging options for BYD DOLPHIN SURF 30 kWh Active where data is available.

Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2)
DC charging port for BYD DOLPHIN SURF 30 kWh Active (2025) - Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2)
Charge point Max power Avg power Time Speed
CCS (50 kW DC) 50 kW 35 kW † 38 min 210 km/h
CCS (100 kW DC) 65 kW † 45 kW † 29 min 270 km/h
CCS (150 kW DC) 65 kW † 45 kW † 29 min 270 km/h

† = Limited by the vehicle’s maximum DC charging capability.

Long-distance suitability

Long-distance suitability is not determined by range alone. Charging speed is almost as important. Battery capacity, efficiency and fast-charging performance together decide how useful an electric vehicle is on longer trips.

To make vehicles easier to compare, Elbil RADAR uses a method called “1-stop range”. It combines driving range and charging performance and estimates how far the vehicle can travel with one 15-minute charging stop. The result is converted into a 0–5 star rating.

BYD DOLPHIN SURF 30 kWh Active
0 / 5
0
1
2
3
4
5
153 km
1 h 24 min
15 min
77 km
42 min
133 km
1 h 12 min
15 min
66 km
36 min
199 km (2 h 3 min)
117 km
1 h 4 min
15 min
59 km
32 min
175 km (1 h 51 min)
0 km
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
Mild weather
230 km 1-stop range
Average conditions
199 km 1-stop range
Cold weather
175 km 1-stop range

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